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Controversy
The '''soybean''', also known as the '''soya bean''', is a plant native to Eastern [[Asia]]. It is often used in the production of [[vegetarian]]-safe foods, such as soy milk or infant [[formula]]. It is also a source of [[vitamin E]]. Soy milk is used as a mild alternative for people suffering from [[lactose intolerance]] or chronic [[heartburn]], and soybeans are the primary ingredient in a foodstuff called [[tofu]], frequently used in East Asian cuisine. Soy sauce, made from [[fermentation|fermented]] soya beans, is important as a condiment and ingredient in East Asian cooking.
The '''soybean''', also known as the '''soya bean''', is a plant native to Eastern [[Asia]]. It is often used in the production of [[vegetarian]]-safe foods, such as soy milk or infant [[formula]]. It is also a source of [[vitamin E]]. Soy milk is used as a mild alternative for people suffering from [[lactose intolerance]] or chronic [[heartburn]], and soybeans are the primary ingredient in a foodstuff called [[tofu]], frequently used in East Asian cuisine. Soy sauce, made from [[fermentation|fermented]] soya beans, is important as a condiment and ingredient in East Asian cooking.
Raw soybeans (known as edamame) are also used as a feed for [[livestock]], especially [[pig]]s and [[poultry]]. Soy has become a major crop in the United States but is not as commonly cultivated in [[Africa]], [[Europe]] or [[South America]]. In the US, soybeans and tofu are a favorite food of liberals and radical environmentalists. [[PETA]] for example has been known to promote that Americans eat "soy turkeys" on [[Thanksgiving]].
Raw soybeans (known as edamame) are also used as a feed for [[livestock]], especially [[pig]]s and [[poultry]]. Soy has become a major crop in the United States but is not as commonly cultivated in [[Africa]], [[Europe]] or [[South America]].
==Controversy==
In the US, soybeans and tofu are favorite foods of liberals and radical environmentalists. The radicals in [[PETA]], for example, have promoted eating "soy turkeys" on [[Thanksgiving]].
Soy contains large quantities of phytoestrogens, which can have similar effects to human estrogen. Feeding soy milk to babies and children can interfere with the endocrine system, making girls reach puberty much earlier and making boys take years for puberty. In excess, soy can lead to feminization and [[homosexuality]] in boys. <ref name="homosexuality">http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=53327</ref>
In addition, soy has been linked to thyroid problems that may cause fat buildup<ref name="homosexuality"/> - with the amount of tofu eaten by [[liberal]] [[atheism|atheists]], maybe that explains [[atheism and obesity|the high rate of obesity among atheists]]?
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